Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Training Course

Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Training Course

Intermediate | 5 days | Face to Face / Online | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

This training program is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required to investigate cyber incidents, collect digital evidence, and respond effectively to security breaches. The course provides a detailed understanding of forensic methodologies, incident response frameworks, malware analysis, and evidence handling essential for cybercrime investigations and organizational resilience.
Participants will gain hands-on experience in forensic data collection, breach analysis, incident containment, and recovery planning aligned with global cybersecurity standards.

Course Duration

5 Days

Target Participants

• Incident Response Analysts
• Cybersecurity Investigators
• SOC Analysts
• IT Security Officers
• Digital Forensics Experts
• Law Enforcement Cyber Units
• Risk and Compliance Officers
• ICT Security Consultants

Personal Impact

• Develop digital forensic investigation skills.
• Strengthen incident response capabilities.
• Improve evidence handling and documentation skills.
• Enhance malware and breach analysis expertise.
• Build practical cyber investigation experience.
• Increase readiness for DFIR specialist roles.

Organizational Impact

• Faster and more effective incident response.
• Improved breach containment and recovery.
• Enhanced cybercrime investigation capabilities.
• Reduced impact of security incidents.
• Stronger compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Improved organizational resilience against cyberattacks.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
• Apply digital forensic investigation techniques.
• Collect and preserve digital evidence properly.
• Analyze cyber incidents and breaches.
• Conduct malware and system compromise investigations.
• Develop incident response and recovery strategies.

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Course Modules

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Digital Forensics and Incident Response

• DFIR lifecycle and frameworks
• Types of digital evidence
• Legal and ethical considerations
• Incident classification
• Case Study & Practical Application: Investigating a simulated cyber breach scenario.

Module 2: Evidence Collection and Preservation

• Chain of custody principles
• Data acquisition techniques
• Disk and memory forensics
• Evidence integrity validation
• Case Study & Practical Application: Collecting forensic evidence from a compromised system.

Module 3: Malware and Attack Analysis

• Malware types and behavior
• Reverse engineering basics
• System compromise indicators
• Log and artifact analysis
• Case Study & Practical Application: Analyzing malware infection patterns.

Module 4: Incident Detection and Response

• Incident detection methodologies
• Containment strategies
• Eradication techniques
• Incident escalation procedures
• Case Study & Practical Application: Responding to a ransomware attack scenario.

Module 5: Recovery and Reporting

• System recovery planning
• Post-incident analysis
• Reporting and documentation
• Lessons learned process
• Case Study & Practical Application: Developing a full incident response report.

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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